Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.

News > School News > FHS during the First World War

FHS during the First World War

Our assembly reveals how FHS rose to the challenges of WW1

Did you know that Francis Holland School remained open during the First World War?

The school has always been and remains a close-knit community with a keen spirit of camaraderie. Kindness and altruism underpinned the efforts made by staff and pupils, who, during the War, rallied around to form sewing and knitting parties. In addition, groceries were purchased for refugees and pupils even cleaned the school and their classrooms to save money for the war effort!

School Archivist Clive Bartram delivered the assembly online to pupils today, and we thought we would share it with our alumni community. You can watch Mr Bartram's assembly about FHS during the First World War via YouTube, below:


Similar stories

Class of 1964

We were delighted to host a drinks reception for our former pupils from the 1960s More...

On Thursday 21st April, we had a wonderful evening at our Reunion Drinks for those who left Francis Holland between 1999… More...

FHS Alumnae Reunion More...

Our fantastic alumni community are a pretty enterprising bunch! Read on to see how they are making the most of lockdown. More...

The first event of its kind, alumni attended an evening performance of the musical, Hamilton, at London's Victoria Palac… More...

Most read

Many thanks to Class of 2013 alumna, Sasha Almonte (née Courtenay-Stamp), for speaking to our Sixth Form pupils today More...

Alexandra Haydon has been appointed to succeed Lucy Elphinstone as the next Head of Francis Holland School, Sloane Square in January 2024 More...

Have your say

 
This website is powered by
ToucanTech